Justin Smith’s role, age and ability could mean his contract provides benchmarks for Antonio Smith’s extension with the Texans. The 49ers were able to clear some salary cap room, and keep their 3-4 anchor defensive end Justin Smith for another few years w… (more)ith a recent contract extension. Antonio is 31, turning 32 in October, while Justin is 34. Just like the Texans, the San Francisco 49ers were in a tough salary-cap situation this offseason. They gave him a minimum-base salary of $940,000 with a $6.56 million signing bonus and a $500,000 workout bonus.

Texans need to do a deal with Antonio Smith

The 49ers were able to clear some salary cap room, and keep their 3-4 anchor defensive end Justin Smith for another few years with a recent contract extension. Those details could provide a degree of framework for the Texans, who are trying to do the sa…